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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.60, 15,132.96 and 4,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.60, 15,132.96 and 4,246.02 is: 6,366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.60 : 15,132.96 = 4,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.60/15,132.96 = 4,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.60x = 15,132.96 × 4,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.60x = 64,254,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,254,850.82/10,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.53

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